Why Statkraft?
Beginning with a Norwegian waterfall in the 1890s, we’ve built our business on providing clean, green energy that protects our environments and the communities we operate in. And we have stayed committed to that mission from the very start and never deviated – staying 100% renewable. Through harnessing more power from hydro, solar, wind, and biowaste, we’ve helped to lift societies out of poverty, provided thousands of jobs for people around the world, and given people access to the clean electricity they need to thrive. But there’s more work to be done – which is where you come in.
The business area European Wind and Solar (E) is responsible for the development and ownership of wind and solar assets in Europe. The business area is also responsible for the project execution of large projects in Statkraft, the group procurement function and the development of new business opportunities.

Wind and Solar activities in Italy consist currently of relatively early phase wind and solar development projects.

The Finance Manager is responsible for complying with both external and internal financial reporting requirements. The Finance Manager has to ensure that accounting, reporting and other financial activities of the legal entity are performed in compliance with local legislation and Group Policies.
Furthermore, the Finance Manager must ensure that necessary segregation of duties within the financial area of the legal entity is implemented and enforced.

You will be reporting to the regional head of reporting or a similar regional leader.

Competence requirements:

• Qualified Accountant
• Minimum 5 years relevant post-qualification work experience in an Accountant’s function.
• Expert knowledge of International Accounting Standards and local accounting standards.
• Strong Tax experience in the areas of CT, VAT, and Employment taxes.
• Working experience related to project control is preferred.
• Working experience in SAP is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Good knowledge of Italian.

Personal skills/requirements:

• Analytical, process and result-oriented with a strong focus on orderliness, structure and planning.
• Independent self-starter, who takes initiative for continuous improvements.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Key activities and responsibilities:

• Cooperate closely with the Accounting Service providers to ensure the necessary accounting and reporting to the legal entities.
• Provide accounting assessment and implementation support to investments and transactions, as well as other accounting issues.
• Cooperate with business controlling to get an overview of the performance of Italian activities. Support planning and forecasting both on the business unit and on the project level.
• Ensure that the entity is executing internal controls over financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with local tax and accounting legislation.
• Ensure sufficient liquidity and equity ratio in the legal entities.
• Ensure appropriate transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements are in place.
• Facilitate the interaction between the company and its Board of Directors.
• Auditors point of contact.

Job challenges:

• Manage a significant number of legal entities with projects in different stages.
• Complex reporting structure including legal entity, business line and project dimensions.
• Interaction with many stakeholders across the group.

What We Offer:

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.